2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mustang | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |
